Roberto Cossu is the ESA Country Manager for ESA BICs and Brokers in France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Luxembourg (ESRIC SSP), and is responsible for ESA Φ-labNet developments. Previously at ESA, he served as a Technical Officer for Business Applications projects in Earth Observation, Satellite Navigation, and Satellite Communications. He has also led teams and directed projects to accelerate access to and the exploitation of Earth Observation satellite data.

“Phi-Lab creates a unique ecosystem where disruptive ideas and technologies can flourish. Unlike other programmes, Phi-LabNET is open not only to start-ups, but also to projects emerging from consortia and diverse collaborations, bridging research and commercialisation to drive European space innovation.”